go the next step and say i want to apply a new tax. >> the governor believes in pre-k. i used to work for him in the clinton administration so i have a lot of respect for him. he said he wanted to help us. we have not seen the final plan yet and the plans he talks about is statewide. we need the verification here for new york city that we will have the money each year we need for five years. >> how much per year? >> $530 million a year. half a billion dollars a year for five years. our goal is get this up and running and solidified and permanent. then i've said we have to find a lot of other -- >> so i understand that. >> other cost savings to pay for it. >> i've looked at the state numbers -- >> if cuomo comes up with that money for you, do you still need the tax or if it's guaranteed 540 million dollars a year, is that fine? >> 100% said if we have a